cheezedogg 23 Posted April 8, 2003 Share Posted April 8, 2003 Ok, hypothetical here *spelled wrong*.. anywho. What do you think is the biggest advantage in a larger hornline? Why is does it seeem, or is it in fact easier with a larger hornline? I feel it only seems easier with a larger hornline because it gives confidence to less confident players, that they aren't all that stands between it being correct and a Tick.. Some says its just because mistakes can be covered or larger hornlines often have better players. I don't agree, i think its all a mind game about confidence with being by yourself or in a large section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabsbaritone Posted April 8, 2003 Share Posted April 8, 2003 Staggered Breathing is Much easier in a Larger Hornline!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azul eyes Posted April 8, 2003 Share Posted April 8, 2003 definitely. in larger lines you can drop out a few measures and just look pretty, in a smaller hornline everyone must play 100% of the show, larger lines=better sound. volume is a key here too, as i see it. you don't need many to play soft, which is why you could have some not playing. but when you want balls to the wall loud, you'd want a hornline of 60 over a hornline of 30 any day, wouldn't you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BariSaege Posted April 8, 2003 Share Posted April 8, 2003 I played for several years in a 17 to max 25 horn line with the Starriders. Some years with 3 Baris - 1 lead, 1 second, 1 third. This was sometimes really tuff. No staggered breathing. You have to play 100% the hole show. If you are not playing your part noone is playing it. BUT the sound quality that year was superb - NO rooky in the hole brass at all. Also I had the honor to play in a 44 hornline with the New York Skyliners and will play this year in a 70+ brass with the Brigs. A large hornline is fun, but a small hornline can kick ### also. AND with G-Bugles the volume should be OK also. With 20 Brass Starriders always rocked the house down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabsbaritone Posted April 8, 2003 Share Posted April 8, 2003 (edited) when I said staggered breather I meant just that.... Not Laying out... To me and My Hornline and my intructors.. laying out is unacceptable! In Cabs everyone plays 100% of the time... the only time you are aloud to lay out is if you are Bleeding Profusely from the head! Longdo always tells us of his days with the Sunrisers where he took 38 in the horn line and won titles against Corps with 56, 64 and 72! Edited April 8, 2003 by cabsbaritone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sburstall Posted April 8, 2003 Share Posted April 8, 2003 Acadamie Musical had a very small horn line but could outplay pretty much any div 1 corps. Unfortunately the judging sheets didn't take that into account. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimelabari Posted April 8, 2003 Share Posted April 8, 2003 well I believe that the size of the hornline should be based on the music....more lower or upper brass depending on the chart. I think there is a standard size hornline size of about 64 give or take a few. (jr corps) but for me...I loved playing in a 74 player hornline last year! Sr. corps is so much more fun...heheheh Kimela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captainwelch Posted April 8, 2003 Share Posted April 8, 2003 I had the honor of marching with Cincinnati Glory in 2000. for most of the season we only had 10 horns. 3 sops, 3 melos, 3 baris, and 1 contra. in other words, one person per part. it is extremely difficult, there could be no dropped notes. very similar to chamber playing, except you're running. and you don't need 60 some brass to sound loud. a popular example is blast. 24 horns, very loud. Even without amplification. bottom line: quality over quantity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerriDitt57 Posted April 8, 2003 Share Posted April 8, 2003 Honest to God. I was in a 28 person line and a 85 person line last summer. I wonder which one was easier? :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BariSaege Posted April 9, 2003 Share Posted April 9, 2003 ... the only time you are aloud to lay out is if you are Bleeding Profusely from the head! Why that? Are you a weak "flute player" :angel: or one of the heavy metal gang? ^0^ Just keep your head up to GE Box, so that the blood run down the back of your head and march fast so that the blood dry by the wind. Take care! Never wish any member to get injured on the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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